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Savannah Meacham and Fraser Barton

Tackling youth crime already a priority: police chief

Queensland's police chief says youth crime is already a priority for the force. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Youth crime numbers are already trending down in Queensland through existing measures, the state's top police officer says, as the government vows to speedily implement its 'adult time for adult crime' laws.

The Liberal National government wants harsher sentences imposed on youths who commit serious crimes, such as murder or manslaughter, by Christmas as it claims crime is out of control.

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